We hope to have a new episode out in the coming days about last week's AGM and Trust meeting, and implications for County - but in the meantime, we've watched closely the takeover of the Newport Dragons and Rodney Parade by David Buttress, which was confirmed on Friday. The deal could change radically the landscape of professional sport in Newport, and the new owner is a man with big ideas.

Way back in January 2021, our Jack had a lengthy chat with David Buttress, and although the context has changed a little we felt it was well worth re-posting. In it, they discuss:

• The state of the Rodney Parade pitch (since addressed!)
• The challenges with Rodney Parade 
• What any proposed takeover of the Dragons could mean for County
• Whether David's father, a longtime Newport County supporter, ever asked him to get involved with NCAFC and would he be open to the hybrid model of ownership in future?
• Sporting tribalism and its place in Newport

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